burlap

noun

bur·​lap ˈbər-ˌlap How to pronounce burlap (audio)
1
: a coarse heavy plain-woven fabric usually of jute or hemp used for bagging and wrapping and in furniture and linoleum manufacture
2
: a lightweight material resembling burlap used in interior decoration or for clothing

Examples of burlap in a Sentence

The bag is made of burlap.
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Consider Farmgirl Flowers for them—an abundant bouquet will arrive in biodegradable burlap pouches. Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 21 Jan. 2025 On the other side of the cup, a sniper, hugging the burlap tablecloth with his prone body, prepares to take out the unwitting dog. Han Ong, The New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2025 But if musicals and men in burlap skirts aren’t your thing, sigh, then there’s still a lot more to watch this weekend. Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 22 Nov. 2024 Their bodies were found near each other bound with duct tape or leather belts and wrapped in burlap in December 2010. Liam Quinn, People.com, 17 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for burlap 

Word History

Etymology

origin unknown

First Known Use

circa 1696, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of burlap was circa 1696

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“Burlap.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/burlap. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

burlap

noun
bur·​lap ˈbər-ˌlap How to pronounce burlap (audio)
: a rough fabric made usually from jute or hemp and used mostly for bags and wrappings

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